Swamp Ash Special
Fresh Face and a Versatile Voice
The PRS Swamp Ash Special brings a unique look and sound to the PRS Bolt-On line up. Its swamp ash body is equipped with a versatile hum/“single”/hum pickup configuration. Two 58/15 LT pickups flank a PRS Narrowfield in the middle position, which adds a single-coil bite – without the hum. Paired with a volume, tone, 5-way blade switch, and dual mini-toggle coil-tap switches (for the first time on this model), the Swamp Ash Special has a total of twelve sound combinations. Roll back the tone control for added growl, turn it up for some shimmer, and have fun exploring this versatile tonal palette.
The volume level between the humbucking and single-coil settings will remain even through it all. Additional specifications for the Swamp Ash Special include a 22-fret 25” scale length mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, Phase III locking tuners with unplated brass shafts, and the PRS Gen III patented tremolo.
Overall, the PRS Swamp Ash Special offers tight low-end, bright but mellow high-end, and a welcome twangy tone that can reach “hot country,” blues, and jazz territory. It is a versatile guitar to add to any arsenal.
This model is also available with a maple fretboard. To explore that offering, please click here.
Featured Specifications
PRS Patented Tremolo, Molded
Patented design, delivering tonal fidelity, player comfort, and tuning stability.
PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Modern locking technology with vintage elegance, these lightweight tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument.
Hum/NF/Hum
Myriad sounds and styles with twelve total pickup configurations.
Specifications
| Body | |
| Body Construction | Solidbody |
| Body Wood | Swamp Ash |
| Top Carve | Violin |
| Neck | |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 25" |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Scarfed |
| Truss Rod | PRS Double-Acting |
| Neck Shape | Pattern Regular |
| Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret | 7/8" |
| Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret | 61/64" |
| Neck Width at the Nut | 1 11/16" |
| Neck Width at the Body | 2 1/4" |
| Fretboard Wood | Rosewood |
| Fretboard Radius | 10" |
| Fretboard Inlay | Birds |
| Headstock Logo | Signature, Decal |
| Neck/Body Assembly | |
| Neck/Body Assembly Type | Bolt-On |
| Finish | |
| Finish Type | High-Gloss Nitro |
| Neck Finish Type | Satin Nitro |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | PRS Patented Tremolo |
| Tuners | Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons |
| Hardware Type | Nickel |
| Nut | PRS |
| Truss Rod Cover | "Special" |
| Electronics | |
| Treble Pickup | 58/15 LT |
| Middle Pickup | PRS Narrowfield |
| Bass Pickup | 58/15 LT |
| Controls | Volume with Tone Control and 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil-Tap Switches |
| Additional Info | |
| Strings | PRS Signature 10-46 |
| Tuning | Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag |
Controls
Swamp Ash Special - Controls Description
Colors
Black Doghair Smokeburst
Jasper Smokeburst
McCarty Tobacco Sunburst
Scarlet Smokeburst
Vintage Natural
White Doghair Smokeburst
